US Policy & Risk Coverage: USDA is offering a rare chance to expand Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage base acres from June 1 to Aug. 31, with up to 30 million acres potentially added nationwide. Weather & Food Security: India’s monsoon outlook has been cut to 90% of average, raising below-normal rainfall and “severe water shortage” risks as farmers face higher input costs. Land Use & Farming Pressure: Singapore will swap land in Lim Chu Kang—north for future agriculture and south for defence—affecting five farms. Pesticides & Accountability: A 44-year milestone for Pesticide Action Network highlights ongoing fights over highly hazardous pesticides and corporate/regulatory failures. Livestock & Biosecurity: Ireland extended the €6m On-Farm Badger Biosecurity Scheme application deadline to June 7. Agriculture Meets Tech: Pennsylvania lawmakers consider bills to restrict data centers on farmland, as the state continues losing farmland to development. Markets & Producer Pain: Zimbabwe tobacco average selling prices fell 25% to about $2.54/kg, squeezing farmer returns despite strong sales volumes. Trade & Exports: APEDA ran an export training program for Kashmir fruit growers to meet international quality and compliance needs. Climate Extremes: China’s wheat harvest in Hubei is being rushed after destructive rainstorms threatened mold and sprouting. Infrastructure for Rural Economies: The World Bank approved $500m for Ghana to improve rural roads and strengthen agricultural value chains. Animal Health Workforce: Nebraska selected 21 students for its Elite 11 veterinarian program to address food-animal vet shortages.